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WorksheetsEgypt Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. The Nile River valley was settled by Egyptians because of its fertile soil.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
2.
2. Theocracy is a type of government that is many rulers and nothing to do with religion.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
3.
3. The Egyptians developed a type of writing called hieroglyphics.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
4.
4. Artisans, merchants and scribes made up the lower class in Egypt’s society.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
5.
5. The Egyptians learned how to drive chariots and make stronger weapons from the Hyksos.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
6.
6. The process of treating a body to keep it from decay.
a)
theocracy
b)
embalming
c)
papyrus
d)
shadoof
7.
7. A bucket on a long pole used to pull water from the river.
a)
papyrus
b)
shadoof
c)
cateract
d)
bucket
8.
8. A reed plant that grew wild and used for writing.
a)
shadoof
b)
papyrus
c)
cateract
d)
dynasty
9.
9. A waterfall or rocky rapids in a river.
a)
dynasty
b)
papyrus
c)
cateract
d)
cliff
10.
10. A government in which the ruler is political and religious leader.
a)
theocracy
b)
polytheist
c)
dynasty
d)
pyramids
11.
11. This ruler united the two kingdoms and established a system of rule called a dynasty.
a)
Ramses II
b)
Narmer
c)
Tutankhamen
d)
Piye
12.
12. The Nile River helped the Egyptian’s farm due to the _____________.
a)
boating
b)
fishing
c)
fertile soil
d)
cateracts
13.
13. This is what the Ancient Egyptians believed a soul would have after death.
a)
a place to rest
b)
a rebirth
c)
become God
d)
an afterlife
14.
14. The Egyptians learned about this through embalming.
a)
the soul
b)
spiritual miracles
c)
human body
d)
none of the above
15.
15. The enslaved and unskilled workers belonged to this class.
a)
Lower
b)
Upper
c)
Middle
d)
no class
16.
16. This leader ruled by peace and increased Egypt's economy while avoiding going to war.
a)
Hatshepshut
b)
Amenhotep IV
c)
Ramses II
d)
Thutmose II
17.
17. This leader was King Tut's father and wanted to change religion to one God.
a)
Hatshepshut
b)
Amenhotep IV
c)
Ramses II
d)
Thutmose II
18.
18. This leader became a pharaoh at a young age and died young.
a)
Ramses II
b)
Amenhotep IV
c)
Thutmose II
d)
Tutankhamen
19.
19. This leader ruled for 66 years, built many temple,and signed a peace treaty.
a)
Thutmose III
b)
Ramses II
c)
Hatshepsut
d)
Tutankhamen
20.
20. This group of people took over Egypt for 100 years, bringing new technology to the Egyptians they used to rebel.
a)
Libyans
b)
Assyrians
c)
Hyksos
d)
Hittites
21.
21. Another name for the Kush people was.
a)
Nubians
b)
Axum
c)
Phoenicians
d)
Egyptians
22.
22. The Kushites established this city, it was known for iron production.
a)
Memphis
b)
Axum
c)
Thebes
d)
Meroe
23.
The pharaohs had a canal built connecting the Nile to the Red Sea, opening up trade routes to Arabia.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
The Egyptians learned how to steer horse-drawn chariots from the Hittites.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
The Egyptians traded goods such as wheat, gold, and tools to the Phoenicians for much needed wood.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
During the New Kingdom, pharaoh Thutmose III's armies conquered many areas and slavery became more widespread.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
During the Middle Kingdom, Egypt conquered new territories, the pharaohs made many improvements, and...
a)
a civil war divided Egypt
b)
many pyramids were built
c)
Memphis became the capital
d)
the arts flourished
28.
What was the main reason the Middle Kingdom ended?
a)
A woman pharaoh, Hatshepsut, came into power.
b)
Nubia conquered Egypt.
c)
The Hyksos, warriors from western Asia, conquered Egypt.
d)
Trade decreased greatly.
29.
This ruler avoided military conquests and expanded Egypt's economy.
a)
Hatshepsut
b)
Nefertiti
c)
Ramses II
d)
Thutmose II
30.
Which Egyptian ruler built many new temples during the New Kingdom period?
a)
Amenhotep IV
b)
Ramses II
c)
Seti I
d)
Tutankhamen
31.
The Egyptians willingly served their all-powerful leader because they believed
a)
the leader appointed the officials.
b)
the leader had an afterlife.
c)
the leaders wealth meant power.
d)
unity came from a strong leader.
32.
To learn how to obtain life after death, the Egyptians studied
a)
The Book of Life After Death.
b)
Book of Prayers.
c)
Book of Spells.
d)
Book of the Dead.
33.
While building the Pyramids, the Egyptians developed
a)
a 365 - day calendar with 12 months.
b)
a new social class.
c)
geometry.
d)
hieroglyphics
34.
The ancient Egyptian civilization was the first to publish books describing advances in the field of
a)
astronomy.
b)
mathematics.
c)
medicine.
d)
irrigation.
35.
The great Pyramid in Giza was built for which pharaoh?
a)
King Hapi
b)
King Khafre
c)
King Khufu
d)
King Re
36.
In a ________________, the ruler is both a political and religious leader.
a)
embalming
b)
pyramids
c)
bureaucrats
d)
theocracy
e)
middle
37.
Government officials appointed by the pharaoh , called, _______________, carried out orders.
a)
embalming
b)
pyramids
c)
bureaucrats
d)
theocracy
e)
middle
38.
Knowledge learned from ____________helped Egyptians develop medical knowledge.
a)
embalming
b)
pyramids
c)
bureaucrats
d)
theocracy
e)
middle
39.
Archaeologists study the __________ to learn about life in ancient Egypt.
a)
embalming
b)
pyramids
c)
bureaucrats
d)
theocracy
e)
middle
40.
Traders, artisans, and scribes made up Egypt's ________________ class.
a)
embalming
b)
pyramids
c)
bureaucrats
d)
theocracy
e)
middle
41.
What continent is Egypt located on?
a)
North America
b)
Asia
c)
Africa
d)
Europe
42.
Which is a reason the Nile has been called "the lifeblood" of Egypt?
a)
It borders two of the largest deserts in the world
b)
It's valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming
c)
It has dangerous cataracts
d)
It is the longest river in the world
43.
How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile's yearly spring flooding?
a)
They became successful farmers
b)
They created hieroglyphics
c)
They grew papyrus
d)
They irrigated during dry season
44.
What was the effect of increased farming and trade?
a)
A complex writing system was created.
b)
An organized government developed.
c)
Geometry was developed.
d)
The deserts became populated
45.
Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100 B.C.?
a)
a democracy
b)
an independent city-state
c)
a dynasty
d)
constitutional monarchy
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